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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,077.35, 12,111.06 and 3,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,077.35, 12,111.06 and 3,141.24 is: 4,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,077.35 : 12,111.06 = 3,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,077.35/12,111.06 = 3,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,077.35x = 12,111.06 × 3,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,077.35x = 38,043,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,043,712.48/8,077.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.92

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